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Animenia Abu Dhabi: A New Frontier for Anime Lovers
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi don't do things quietly. About this section
Dubai and Abu Dhabi don't do things quietly. Pacha, Ushuaia, and Ministry of Sound have all planted flags here. Arena concerts sell out within hours. The dining scene holds its own against any city in the world. What's Hot in UAE covers all of it — bars, clubs, beach clubs, rooftop venues, live music, comedy nights, brunches, and the events worth clearing your calendar for. Updated regularly by people who have actually been to these places, not summarised from a press release.
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Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity Live at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Key Facts Headliner: Ben Elton Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Date: 7 December 2024 — this event has already taken place Abu Dhabi, brace yourself for a night of comedy gold! The legendary Ben Elton, often regarded as the godfather of modern stand-up, is bringing his brand-new show, Authentic Stupidity, to the Etihad…
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Martin Garrix Comes Back to the UAE
Dubai is gearing up for the return of one of the world’s biggest and most influential dance music sensations. Martin Garrix Comes Back to the UAE. The Dutch superstar DJ is set to bring his high-energy beats and chart-topping tracks back to the city for an unmissable live performance. This event, presented by ATLANTIS LIVE,…
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Downtown Design Dubai 2026: Dates, Highlights & How to Visit
If you care even slightly about furniture, objects, or the business of good taste, Downtown Design is the one week of the Dubai calendar to block out. It is the Middle East’s leading design fair and the anchor of Dubai Design Week — the moment the global design industry comes to the city, and the…
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Sole DXB 2026: Dates, Line-Up & Guide to Dubai’s Street Culture Festival
Sole DXB is the closest thing the region has to a cultural pilgrimage — three days where sneakers, music, street style, basketball and art collide at Dubai Design District. It is where the community that lives online all year finally shows up in person. Here is your guide to Sole DXB 2026: dates, line-up, what…
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Concerts
Eric Prydz Brings HOLO to Dubai for the First Time
What better way to sign off the 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech and startup show, than with a sensational live performance by Swedish DJ Eric Prydz? On 18 October, Dubai will witness Prydz’s ground-breaking show HOLO at Expo City Arena, Expo City Dubai. He is known for merging technology with music.…
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Global Village Dubai: Complete Guide (Season 30 Recap + Season 31 Preview)
Global Village Dubai: Everything You Need to Know Global Village Dubai is the world’s largest tourism, leisure, entertainment and shopping destination — a sprawling open-air cultural extravaganza that runs every year from October to May. Located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the park hosts over 90 countries across massive pavilions, each showcasing food, souvenirs,…
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Wiz Khalifa Back in Dubai This November
Wiz Khalifa, the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rapper and producer, will make a massive return to Dubai this November. Fans in the UAE are gearing up for what promises to be one of the most exciting concerts of the year. Wiz Khalifa will perform live at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This event will…
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Soho Garden Dubai: Venue Guide, Clubs, Location & Tickets
Soho Garden is not a club so much as a small nightlife city. Set out at Meydan, away from the Downtown crush, it packs several distinct venues into one sprawling complex — which is exactly why it can host a marathon open-air rave and an intimate late-night room on the same night. Here is the…
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Ushuaia Dubai Opening with Calvin Harris
The highly anticipated Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience will redefine the nightlife scene in the UAE. Its grand opening is scheduled for October 26, 2024. Leading the charge is none other than Calvin Harris, the globally acclaimed DJ and producer known for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances. This event marks the first of many extraordinary…
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From Tomorrowland to Barasti with DJ Liu
As the outdoor party season kicks off, Barasti Beach Bar is set to host one of the biggest names in electronic dance music. Fresh off the stage from TomorrowLand Belgium 2024, DJ Liu will bring his electrifying set to Dubai on Saturday, 26 October. Barasti is going to be special with the presence of DJ…
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Afterlife Abu Dhabi: Tale Of Us, Yas Island & What to Expect
When Afterlife landed in Abu Dhabi, it did more than add another date to the UAE’s crowded events calendar — it brought one of electronic music’s most cinematic productions to the region for the first time. If you have heard the name and want to know what Afterlife Abu Dhabi actually is, who has played…
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